For this reason, I have renounced the Kitobjektiv and I acquired a 50mm f/1.8 fixed focal length of the first attempts. It was later followed a wide-angle and a telephoto lens.

Surely you’ve already negative reports about a lack of exposure, lack of focus or other quality characteristics, resulting in automatic mode, read.
With my previous digital camera I have only ever been photographed in RAW mode.
This is true for a digital SLR camera, in my opinion more than ever! Because it is up to you, such as high contrast, sharp and color the picture should be, in effect, at least if you want to have quality pictures up in the A3 format.
Of course, one can produce in automatic mode or in the subject programs appealing images. To do this, if they remember to try all the settings in the camera. But you should also be aware to live with some compromises. In appropriate fora are discussed sufficiently.

After more than 4000 pictures and some shooting in studio and outdoor area with Canon EOS 400D, I am convinced of the quality of this camera!
Playing in Creativity makes scary fun. Who wants to learn to shoot properly and understand the interplay between exposure, aperture and depth of field will, will be found not only in the camera is the ideal partner, but to get even with this creative and high quality pictures.
And if they can be developed mainly just 13×18 photos, you will forgive this size, thanks to the 10.1 megapixel sensor and even less sharp images, as it shows the 100% view.

About the EOS Integrated Cleaning System, I could not complain so far. Who care when changing lenses handle (for example, the opening is always down) believe that will get it done with little or almost no dust. The trade also offers some tools and materials to clean the sensor itself if necessary.

The viewfinder is quite sufficient for my needs. Anyone who has previously worked with compact cameras that can appreciate the difference. It is a blessing, the motive to target through the viewfinder when holding a camera at one meter distance from themselves and work towards bringing a subject on the display.
Speaking of display: Sunny and clear in direct sunlight, however, relatively difficult to detect. But the photos will be reviewed at home anyway. If you need more information on this image, you can always get the information about the histogram.

The precise 9-point autofocus, I’ve switched to the sole central junction box sensor. Which is much more precise and I set myself, to sit exactly where the sharpness.

If you have not previously photographed with large SLR cameras, then you will feel the greatness probably quite pleasant. It is not too big and too heavy. I have relatively large hands, and come to terms with the wonderful Body and operation. If desired, may be acquired by the battery grip to make the camera a little larger and easier to handle on this, apart from the longer holding term.

The battery life is very good. It holds about 350 pictures with me. Since I use an external flash unit with its own power supply, I have the number of images in about even with flash. On longer trips you should photo anyway always have a second battery there.

The sculpture of Teddy is certainly not so with high value, like an aluminum housing. But I was never disturbed, as I carefully with any camera Motodrone. For that I would not necessarily spend much more money.

On the included software, I can not say anything because I’m not using. I prefer to put a different software or RAW converter.

Conclusion: A successful all around digital SLR for beginners succeed with professional photos, the proper operation and a good lens provided.
The images from the camera should always be something on the PC if possible. (They are now the development lab!)

Unlike most digital cameras Bridge (Bridge because they are almost as powerful as real SLR and therefore represent a bridge solution), Canon EOS 10D provides unmistakable differences. It starts with the rugged metal housing, which is excellent in the hand and hold itself because of its weight can be very quiet. Therefore, it is also quite heavy and very e.g. in the mountains just what kind of people with condition. Anyone, however, never could get used to the delayed release of digital cameras, will note with satisfaction that the EOS 10D is almost as fast as analog cameras – even if they show in the ambitious sports and action photography still clear limits. Because the objective is to move to the interior of the enclosure shall be protected especially against gathering dust – far more attention than in darkrooms needed so that nothing would settle on the sensitive CCD. By the way: who is rarely off-road, which is also with the much cheaper EOS 300D will be happy – the 10D is especially for photographers who want to take in terms of robustness and functionality, no compromise.
For a time there was fierce debate among experts, because some of the delivered 10D had difficulty with the proper focusing and with the autofocus. Canon established the lapidary was with “greater tolerance ranges for digital focus.” In this context, reports of trouble focusing in collaboration with some strange or even with Canon lenses. Where the error still occurs (more than half the photos taken is then blurred or wrongly focused), offers Canon recalibration consuming the entire camera including the lens at the plant. Was with me but not necessary. However, it is useful to keep from time to time to lookout for firmware updates, two are now, to bring tangible improvements, such as an optimized co-operation while saving on Microdrive hard drives.

Conclusion for the time being, Canon EOS 10D is, it provides them so you can dasss ausreizen fact their performance is still an expensive joke. The results of at least half depends on the quality of the lenses, and doubled the purchase smooth doubled. Also provides flash coverage is essential, and several batteries to change or the optional battery grip. Whether it’s worth, everyone must decide for themselves, because in a year or two SLR cameras will certainly still much more powerful – and until then is there more lenses that are already tailored to specific features of digital photography. Speed and efficiency interpolated especially in tricky lighting conditions (ISO1.600, up to 3,200!) And the clear operation of the EOS 10D to the serious amateur as well as open to be desired. When a professional should look like slightly different. But more people need to judge the merit of photography really their money.

- Canon EOS350D (8 Mpixel, with Canon 70-300IS)
- Canon s5is (8 Mpixels, 12x zoom)
- Nikon S10 (6 megapixels, 10x zoom)
- Panansonic FZ3 (3 Mpixel, 12-fold zoom)
- Panansonic TZ2 (6 megapixels, 10x zoom)
- Panansonic TZ5 (9 megapixels, 10x zoom)

The result I was not expecting this:
Only the images of the Panasonic TZ2 were even worse than that of F1, even 4 years old Panasonic FZ3 with only 3 Mpixeln provided vivid and detailed images. By far the best images of mega-zoom cameras, the Canon delivered s5is (although not exactly famous for good pictures). The EOS350D plays (as expected) in a league of its own, with the price under lens including Casio EXILIM Pro EX-F1 comes closest.

During video recording the F1 gave clearly the best results of all tested cameras that can be clearly better than Canon s5is (VGA) and Panasonic TZ5 (HD 1280 * 720) if only it was not because of the almost ineffective stabilizer, the de facto use enforces a tripod. For a current HD camcorder (Panasonic HDC-SD9) F1 but overall it looks pretty old.

Here are my subjective and certainly incomplete summary of the strengths and weaknesses of the F1:

Per:
- Burst mode is really sensational
- To switch on (even after firmware update to V1.02 is not really convincing legal) fast
- Good lens, relatively low distortion, low fringing
- Good operating concept
- Manual settings for all major imaging parameters, unfortunately (but not for noise reduction)
- Picture series with variation of different parameters possible
- Auto-ISO is limited to ISO 400
- Good battery life per charge, even with intensive use of the Burst
- Images in RAW format possible (eg to protect against the camera’s internal noise reduction)
- For a digital camera, good video results, acceptable compression artifacts, small file size with efficient MPEG4 codec

con:
- Very weak image stabilizer, resulting in long focal lengths without a tripod only limited available
- Are destroyed brutal noise reduction details, pictures, “soft-” (JPG)
- Very long storage time of a series of pictures (about 1 sec per image on class-6 SDHC card!), In this time is not the camera for operation. Non-breakable if erstmal started. Limits the usefulness of the camera for example at sporting events strongly a
- Auto focus assist light, despite problems in low Lichtverhaeltnissen
- Video modes by weak image stabilizer only limited use, again rather strong noise reduction, moderate tone. Overall results are still far from the quality of a current HD camcorder away
- Far too expensive for what is offered

My conclusion:
Casio EXILIM Pro EX-F1 is the combination of an extremely average digital camera with an extremely average HD camcorder at an extremely self-conscious price, whose only real highlight of the Burst mode is really great that can be used to make Extremely high average images that make it to any other camera ever could. As a camcorder replacement, Casio EXILIM Pro EX-F1 is good especially because of the bad image stabilizer does not.

Without the super-fast Burst there for less than half the price of a much better F1 mega-zoom cameras, or for a comparable price of a good DSLR with lens and corresponding to MAGNITUDE better results. And video friends get the same money for a much better HD camcorder.

We know that the sensor size of the “displacement” of a camera. Where a lot of power under the hood, there are plenty in reserve. The Canon G10 “had already impressed me, however, the tiny sensor size of a compact camera of course has its limits in terms of light sensitivity, noise performance and depth. At ISO 200) should be slowly closing in the “Canon G10 ‘(ISO 400 at the” G11 “…

The sensor of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is 5 times greater than that of the” Canon G10/G11 and slightly smaller than that of the DSLR ‘K20D Pentax (APS-C). As expected, one can make quite relaxed up to ISO 800 virtually noise-free pictures, only from ISO 1600, image noise (so that one begins to notice it). And depth is also not a problem, such as portraits with blurred background are, of course (with an open aperture, of course, is best). The SLR is feeling!

The speed of the autofocus is very good as opposed to “Olympus Pen”, which indeed is also available in the MFT (Micro Four Thirds) sector. Measured by the shutter lag is about 0.4 seconds including autofocus without AF even only 0.05 seconds (insanely fast) even for DSLR conditions. With three frames per second, it is as fast as the “Pentax K20D, but quietly charming. In the midst of a crowd, it all falls on not if you flash a picture series “fires”.

The picture quality is simply stunning: super-sharp, natural colors with rather less saturation, virtually no image noise until ISO 800 Demo images on richy Schley de. The guide number of 6 rather puny-sized pop-up flash goes through as a fill-in any event and makes absolutely no red eyes. Assembled “to correct” flashes on the hot shoe (for example, Metz, LZ 48) and work via the TTL (through the lens), together with the best GF1. The viewfinder (which I have not) might be of interest in strong sunlight, although the brilliant 3-inch display permits (460,000 pixels) very good image control. In manual focus the camera automatically switches to the lens, so you can see the finest details.

The operation is intuitive and easy OPERATIONS WERE CARRIED (unlike the maze-down menu of “Olympus PEN”). Beginners can turn on the “iA” mode and all settings (including ISO, leaving Weissabglich) the camera’s computer. With the uppermost rotary switch to switch to continuous shooting, exposure bracketing, and self-timer. With the “ISO button to quickly switch between different sensitivities to and fro. The Quick menu you can quickly select JPG, RAW or RAW + JPG and more.

For the manipulation of images in RAW format, the extensive and send software “SILKYPIX Developer SE” is available. It optimizes the picture, either automatically or manually. The results are convincing.

And then the HD videos! Simply great. On Youtube you will find so many demos … The mono microphone reminds you that you have a camera in hand and no camcorder. But the quality is also in full screen (1440 x 900 with me one way) to kneel down. You can zoom during filming, and either manually or via auto focus (works great!). For editing and cutting, I suppose, “Pinnacle Studio HD.

A special feature is the interchangeable lenses. You can use not only the MFT lenses from Olympus and Panasonic, but with adapters for many camera models and old treasures, even Zeiss lenses. So you can make on a camera market is a bargain and that Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 mount (of course) without autofocus and image stabilizer. The built-in kit zoom lens image stabilization allows for sharp handheld photos even at 1 / 5 seconds, not only at 28mm wide angle, but also in 90mm telephoto.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 (makes me at least) addictive because they’re so small, is so quiet and so powerful. An SLR camera in the format! For people who have the money remains absolutely recommended and a guarantor of happiness for demanding photographers who appreciate the compact size of a “Canon G10″ with the picture quality of an SLR.

After unpacking erstmal came for me the surprise. Coming from the Pentax K20D is the new Sony is a real lightweight. Far more than 100g is already a house number. The Sony is considerably more compact, is somewhat similar to the D5000, however, is between the handle and housing much more space for big fingers. The far towering lightning bestowed the Alpha a long hump. Haptic I find the grip very appealing, the plastic case is shaky, yet it gives me a bit too vile. Other manufacturers are showing the plastic is another way. The lids are a bit fiddly little, but fulfilling its purpose well. The processing is strong and well.
Sony A500L DSLR Comfortable and clean is resolved, access to the media and the battery slot. Among the usable storage media must be said that the Sony is now also the secular SD Card accepted. Very enjoyable I think. Sturdy hooks allow for the installation of an accessory belt. The buttons and controls, I find that very well placed. Unfortunately, the Sony lacks a status display at the top. I have appreciated the Pentax much. With the honesty must be emphasized that the Pentax does actually priced in a different league, and probably more the Pentax Kx would be the appropriate comparison device.

A piece of cake is the folding screen. Sony has managed to provide a 3 “display with a folding mechanism. This leaves the status display is quickly forgotten. I am very happy with the display of the 500s. However, the big sister with over 900,000 points is qualitatively drauflegen substantially again one. Was eagerly I am also on the menu structure. The menu is very catchy and via dial on the front, or affairs of the arrow keys on the well back. In addition to the normal exposure opportunities have the 500 still has some Scene modes, which makes them interesting for the beginner. The camera was quickly prepared and ready to fire. As a former Pentax user is yet one is surprised how quickly the alpha. In this class, they would probably not be beat. Also a K-7 at the same time does not get more images on the sensor . This is likely a more intense look, like the Sigma 70-200 or the Tamron equivalent, be possible for some sports fans.

My conclusion: I like Sony A500L DSLR. It offers much for a truly fair and competitive price. The Alpha 500 has both for beginners as well as amateurs in fact everything on board what you need so, except for the video function. The Sony is quick and makes photography easy. For me, both the 500 as well as the 550 are currently the two most interesting Alpha DSLR cameras. With so much fresh wind Nikon, Canon and Co will have to be strong springs. I’m looking forward afterwards a 70 or a Sigma 85/1.4 on the camera to have.
Through the acquisition of Minolta’s alpha users will also feature a wide range of used AF lenses available, what the Sony connection also makes it very interesting.

The Alpha has not promised too much. Therefore, 5 of a possible five.

One big drawback remains: the camera is – probably the tribute to the much lower price – not as well sealed as its big brother 5D MkII. Namely, that provides a virtually complete dust and splash protection, this is limited to Canon EOS 50D on the connectors and slots. Just the controls are not separately sealed. However, I have been photographing for almost 30 years with cameras which have no seal – so far without failure. Who does not use the 50D as all-weather reporter’s camera or a wildlife photographer (and will find it closer to the other Japanese manufacturers are also 5 letters) is that Canon EOS 50D is very good advice, especially as it becomes a comparatively cheap price a well-to-use camera with superior image quality gets.

The question of whether to buy a full frame or APS-C or-H format, everyone must decide for themselves. I photograph mainly portrait, fashion, street, travel and architecture. Sports and animals in the wild, etc. where there is very rapid and / or distant objects, are with me the exception. Therefore, I decided several years ago for the full frame 5D, and the series.

After 2 weeks of intensive testing with the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, here are my review and some comparisons to classical 5D:

Housing:
After unpacking already came the first positive impression of the Geh?usehaptik. The camera feels sturdy and grip than its predecessor. It is probably due to trivalent grooves on the magnesium casing. The turning wheels have more resistance and raced richer book. To ensure the welfare of improving their quality measure for the new moisture protection. The CF card door is still plastic, but they lock into place better and ends of a continuum. The control buttons have been changed only slightly in your position and function. Thus, there is now the display light button near the shutter release button (for me as logical to use) and the “delete” key is now as the lowest button on the control buttons on the left slipped from the display. (Warning to all old 5D user, this is the position where previously the “picture show was” key. KEYB Please quickly, or pictures are gone!)
The depth-has now been moved laterally under the lens lock. While this allows for better usability when shooting, but something bothers me in the operation of the camera in “Live View” mode, as can easily be accidentally pressed the button. Here I have to get used to yet another holding the camera.

Display:
Apart from the upper camera display (LCD display), on which now FINALLY the ISO value is displayed (and now also in the viewfinder!) Has been installed, the large and razor sharp 3 “screen. That alone would almost reason enough for the update . It’s bright, sharp and colors are very good again. The automatic brightness control of the display at varying ambient light is also helpful. The menu structure is now divided into different folders, and so for me a logical and fast to use. The number of setting options with the additional Features also grown.

Viewfinder:
In direct comparison to like me, the new Canon EOS 5D viewfinder better. I regard him as a bit bigger, brighter and with better coverage of the image area. Especially when wearing glasses, I’m delighted by this improvement, since the field of vision is restricted by the lens anyway (distance to the viewfinder).

Autofocus and metering:
Here, the 5D Mark II has not really changed. The AF seems to be identical to that of the 5D to be. This is a very common criticism of read, since there was no improvement. I would be an improvement of the AF was also not averse (eg near the center, the other fitted data points as cross-type sensors), but in my area of operation was the AF of the 5D always sufficient and accurate enough, since I mostly use the center sensor in my work . Here, Canon takes a different route than Nikon AF Treat their professional and high-quality amateur cameras. Canon then refers rather to a different camera system, such as the professional 1D Mark III or the cheaper 50D with better AF and faster continuous shooting mode.
Canon’s new 5D but a micro-lens donated correction. This can be very individual the focal point of the lenses readjusts (frontal or back focus correction). I have taken the time and einjustiert my lenses. And especially with the bright lenses, which have only a very narrow aperture at focus range, I can achieve more accurate results! Moreover even the Live View function that an examination of the focus very reliable indication of sharpness.
The exposure seems to be identical to the old 5D to be. I find them in the Mark II just as accurate as I am used to. The white balance has, however m.E. improved somewhat. Indoors, I get a little more accurate values, but this is currently a feeling and not a scientific comparison.

All in all, my evaluation from my point of view and for my purpose in school grades 1 —

Advantages:
+ Better Housing
+ Better viewfinder
+ Much Better Display
+ Bessres menu control
+ Sensor Cleaning
+ AF Microadjustment of lenses
+ Live View
+ 3 Custom Function Memory
+ Very high resolution with good lenses
+ Color and dynamic range in RAW files are larger than the 5D
+ 1 – 1.5 stops better ISO noise behavior
+ Video opportunity for professionals

Cons:
- AF is not enhanced by further cross-type sensors
- AF in video mode insufficient (Kontrastbasier because mirror is flipped up)
- Auto ISO does not adequately classifiable
- ISO sensitivity do not seem to be entirely accurate. I suspect that ISO is 200, in reality rather 150th That’s a little window dressing. The old 5D had come closer to the real value.

So far, I photographed with a Canon EOS 30D (and will continue to do so!) And an old EOS 20D. The latter now had the 500D soft (yes, I like to use two cameras, one with wide-angle lens, the other with a telephoto).

The Canon EOS 500D in many respects a great advance in other respects, at least a small improvement.

The picture quality is generally quite good, as I expect it from a Canon EOS. At ISO100 noise is virtually no detectable, even ISO200 is eigenlich just as well. At ISO400, however, we have noticed a certain deterioration of image quality, which, however, makes image editing with more get a grip. ISO800 is compared with older Canon EOS at least the same in terms of the noise. This also applies to the higher ISO values. The 500D is now offering up to legendary ISO12800. ISO6400 is – if you do not too much into the picture zooms out – for 15MP on an APS-C chip very well, while rushing ISO12800 even at screen size very well, with careful noise reduction can be so good but get a grip.
After all, is now possible in such extreme sensitivity shooting in almost total darkness. It has ranging from a few street lights. It is recommended that in case of doubt overexposing anything, because pushing on the computer is not as recommended because the noise it extremely increased.
Who would have it better, probably have to buy the 5D MKII – which is of course quite a bit more expensive.

The JPEGs directly from the camera are certainly very useful. With Tonwertpriorit?t and the automatic brightening (Autolight Optimizer) is usually required no more Nachberarbeitung. On older cameras, I often had to resort to F?llicht to get the images brighter – this saves you here now. Anyway, it’s very restful, not having to reprocess all the images. With a sharpness of 4-5, the images are also enough “crunchy”.

Of course you can also use RAW. However, this suggests each image with 18-27MB to book. Here one ought to use a large enough memory card. RAW offers more flexibility to Nachberarbeitung – but can not necessarily get more details.

In direct comparison to the 30D, I must say, though, that makes the 500D is definitely no better images, at least not in the area to ISO1600. I see only advantages in the higher sensitivity and better at the JPEGs directly from the camera (here, the 30D is not quite as good, and RAW has many advantages).
The advantages of 14-bit, extols the Canon, I could not find even with the 500D. Neither she nor better able to absorb the colors where they showed better grades, as is claimed happy.

For the 500D, you should absolutely use good lenses. The 18-55mm IS indeed perform according to various measurements quite well, but it disappointed me somewhat in use at the 500D. With the 17-40mm L, I definitely get better results. The 70-300mm IS USM cuts off at the 500D very good.

What should be considered: the 15MP APS-C on the chip should not be too dim. From aperture 8 of the unsightly effect is the diffraction blur. This may be, at least for certain situations (landscape) is important.